I'll be honest..... The O'Neal helmet line was not on my radar when I first got back into riding dirt bikes. Aside from some of their kick ass designs like the Rockhard and Moto XXX lids, my

attention was diverted to other manufacturers in the industry that were well known for their sole focus on helmet design and technology. It wasn't until I managed to land myself on O'Neal's Rider Support Program that I finally grabbed one of their helmets and gave it a shot. ​

WEIGHTAt the price point of $299.99, the 10 Series is O'Neal's top shelf helmet. The first thing I noticed about the helmet is how lightweight it is. It's seriously so light, it makes you second guess it's construction. But, you can be sure that this helmet has got high ratings and will protect your dome in the event you decide to take a dirt nap. It meets standards for DOT, ECE 22-05, AS/NZS and ACU. So, you're good!

I've noticed with some of my other helmets, my neck will actually get sore after a few ride days. Now, I'm not the best rider, but I'm not out there casing jumps on a regular basis, so I can only assume the weight of the helmet has something to do with my neck being a tad sore. ​

FIT
The helmet fits pretty well (I wear a Large). I would say it runs just a tad bigger than my Fox V-2, but it still fits well. The padding inside the helmet is removable, moisture wicking, very comfortable and the helmet provides plenty of air flow.

I did notice that the base of the helmet feels like it sits a tad higher on my head than my Fox helmet. I wear an Atlas neck brace so there is a bit more room between the base of the helmet and my brace, but it still works in conjunction with my brace. So, not a problem, just a different fit.

FEATURESWhat can I say, this helmet has all the features you would expect from a piece of gear at this price point. -Adjustable Visor-Removable Coolmax® washable interior padding (replacements available)-Goggle traction pad-Rubber roost nose guard

CONCLUSIONThe biggest selling points for me are the weight (1150g or 2.53 lbs) and the safety ratings on this helmet. I would definitely recommend this helmet to anyone who is looking for a lightweight helmet with top safety ratings that isn't going to put you in the poor house. For more information on this helmet visit O'Neal's website HERE. ​

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